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Basque bodice is styled with a round neckline, darts, faux 3-piece back, and narrow coat sleeves. The peplum is curved in the front and pointed in the back. Hooks-and-eyes secure the front closure;… (742-117). Learn More »

Black machine-made triangular Chantilly lace shawl measures 104" wide at the top and 52” deep at the point. The advent of machine-made laces in the mid-19th century made fashionable accessories like… (742-11). Learn More »

Cotton petticoat c.1870s styled with a flat front and stroke gathers creating fullness in the back. Narrow waistband measures ½" high and 25" in circumference and fastens with a brass hook-and-eye… (742-106). Learn More »

Cotton work bag embroidered in multi-colored silk. Bag is constructed with the upper section gathered to oval sections, one on each side of the bag. There is a narrow casing at the top with a ⅛"… (742-05). Learn More »

Narrow cage crinoline worn during the early bustle era. Constructed with five vertical 1¾" wide vertical tapes. Ten 1/16"-wide thread-covered steels create shaping at the top of the crinoline.… (742-53). Learn More »

Testament meas. approx. 3.50 x 6.00 inches.
Leather binding is worn but in good overall condition. Spine has title in gold with linear decoration.
The interior has the title page and first page coming… (801-140). Learn More »

19th century papier-mâché spectacle case with an oil painted hunting scene featuring four classical (Roman or Greek) figures mounted on horseback along with dogs closing in on the prey. Measures 5… (30-1716). Learn More »

Magnificent matching set of a Victorian woven hair brooch and earrings. This set could have been used for mourning jewelry. The base of the brooch is a gold plate which has two loops of woven hair… (801-53). Learn More »

Nice, boxed set which is marked, “STAFFORD’S STENCIL COMBINATION, SIZE ¾ INCH”. Label on box top lists that the set contains brass alphabet and figures, brush, can of ink, and sponge, which are… (801-86). Learn More »

This small metal spoon (5 ¾” in length) shows moderate tarnish and wear. Maker marked on reverse of handle, “T W BLACK”.
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This pair of Western Spurs is moderately rusted with a small, 2” leather strap on one of the spurs. One piece missing from rowel. Unusually wide spurs (1”) and large rowels (approx. 2 ¼”… (784-42). Learn More »

Brown glazed cotton underskirt created from the lining of a post-war dress skirt. Original stiffened cotton hem facing and wool hem braid still attached. Waist has been altered several times. 39½"… (742-105). Learn More »